Database Engineer

vRad (Virtual Radiologic)

Edina (MN)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Join a leading company in the healthcare sector as a Database Engineer. You will support high-performing applications on the SQL Server platform, responsible for both logical and physical aspects of the database environment. This role requires strong SQL skills and experience in managing large OLTP databases, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

5 - 7 years SQL Server experience in mid to large sized environments.
Experience managing large OLTP databases (1 TB or more).
Ability to communicate with non-technical users.

Responsibilities

Design and implement complex technical solutions.
Write SQL statements for data access and administration.
Monitor and identify issues in SQL Server instances.

Skills

SQL

T-SQL

ETL

Performance Optimization

Data Integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a computer-related field

Microsoft Database Administrator Certification (MCITP)

Tools

SQL Server

SSAS

SSIS

SSRS

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Summary:

The Database Engineer L3 will support high performing and highly available applications in the vRad core technology platform. The position is responsible for supporting the logical and physical aspects of vRad’s SQL Server Clinical Applications OLTP environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and implement complex and robust technical solutions that are scalable and manageable
Write SQL statements for transactional data access, data definition and SQL Server administration
Collaborate with local and remote team members to create high-performing, data-driven applications
Create complex reports and queries using SQL Reporting Services and Analysis Services
Use modern ETL techniques to integrate data from disparate systems
Document deliverables so they can be supported by the team
Operate and administer SQL Server instances in a high-availability environment
Install and configure SQL Server components using best practices, including clustering and mirroring
Design scalable storage layouts
Monitor and identify issues in real time
Triage and solve issues that affect the operation of highly available SQL Server instances, such as blocking and de-blocking and deadlocks
Tune SQL statements as necessary
Participate in after-hours support rotation
Customize commercial products for integration with vRad’s technology platform
Assist with project planning to define scope and provide estimates
Deliver functionality as promised, in the time estimated
Follow vRad’s change management processes when modifying production systems
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to provide guidance to technology decision makers
Clarify and codify definitions in the corporate data dictionary
Other duties as necessary to support vRad’s success

Qualifications/Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in a computer-related field or equivalent work experience
Microsoft Database Administrator Certification (MCITP) preferred
5 - 7 years SQL Server experience in mid to large sized environments
Experience managing and architecting SQL environments with very large OLTP databases (1 TB or more)
Experienced and confident in using advanced T-SQL in creating and updating custom queries, stored procedures, tables, functions and more
Experience with installing, configuring and managing SQL Server along with Microsoft High Availability technologies, including Failover Clustering, Database Mirroring, Log Shipping and Replication
Must have in-depth knowledge and experience working with a variety of difference performance optimization techniques including index performance tuning, query plan analysis/usage, capturing and analyzing performance counters, code rewrites and more
Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring common SQL maintenance plans and custom scripts
Ability to manage SQL Server permissions
Experience in authoring, editing, communicating and enforcing SQL Server standards and industry best practices
Understanding of ETL design concepts
Experience with change control management
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced multiple server environment
Must be able to communicate with non-technical users
Must be able to manage multiple requests at the same time
Experience with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS preferable
Knowledge of various industry regulations such as HIPAA, PCI, PHI, SOX and how they pertain to the database domain is a plus
Experience with OLAP systems is a plus

Job Classification:

Sedentary- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. A sedentary job involves sitting most of the time.

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